Punica gran. 'Wonderful' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The Pomegranate 'Wonderful' (Punica granatum) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant whose dark red fruits have a sweet and sour flavour. The skin of the medium-sized fruit is rough. Its orange-red flowers are funnel-shaped and appear from June to July. The light green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, humusy and sandy soil is ideal. In favourable conditions, the Pomegranate 'Wonderful' reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pomegranate 'Wonderful' are light green, lanceolate. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Shrub-like. Slow growing. Generally grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
Punica granatum 'Wonderful' forms funnel-shaped, orange-red flowers from June. These grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size.

Fruit
Punica granatum 'Wonderful' forms dark red fruits.

Use
Tub, solitary, winter garden, consumption, fresh consumption